Poetic rendition of Elan, The Lodhi, New Delhi in Sonnet style

Food and poetry share a deep connection through the nourishment they provide. Just as a well-cooked meal sustains the body, poems sustain the soul. Both offer sustenance in different ways – food satiates physical hunger, while poems satisfy emotional and intellectual appetites. See how a sonnet from Elan, The Lodhi, New Delhi  will describe these mouthwatering dishes.

Elan Mezze

In Middle Eastern flavors, we delight,

With Elan mezze, a spread both rich and bright,

Hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel’s delight,

A tapestry of tastes, a pure delight.

The pita bread, a vessel for this fare,

Dips and spreads, a culinary affair,

Tahini, olive oil, fragrant in the air,

Elan mezze, a meal beyond compare.

Sang Chow Bow

Amidst the crispy tempura’s golden hue,

Spinach leaves dance, a delicate debut,

Their fragile elegance a secret, true,

“Sang Chow Bow,” a dish that wows anew.

With batter light as air, they’re gently fried,

A textural marvel, with flavors wide,

Dipping sauces enhance the taste inside,

Tempura spinach leaves, a thrilling ride.

Tori Karaage

In Japanese cuisine, a star is born,

Tori karaage, crispy and adorned,

Marinated chicken, flavors to adorn,

A dish to savor, from dusk until morn.

With tender meat beneath the crispy shell,

A burst of umami, there’s no parallel,

A sprinkle of sesame, a culinary spell,

Tori karaage, a tale to retell.

Eclair Matcha Green Tea Mousse

A pastry dream, both dainty and divine,

Eclair matcha mousse, a sweet design,

A creamy, matcha-infused world to dine,

A dessert that makes your taste buds shine.

The choux pastry, light and oh so airy,

With matcha mousse, a flavor visionary,

A culinary masterpiece, not ordinary,

Eclair matcha mousse, a sweet contrary.

Gindara Miso Yaki

From the grill, a jewel of ocean’s depth,

Gindara miso yaki, with flavors deft,

Black cod marinated, a savory breath,

A dish that takes you to the sea’s cool depth.

Miso’s umami, a glaze both rich and sweet,

The cod’s tender flake, a culinary feat,

A taste sensation, an unforgettable treat,

Gindara miso yaki, a dish complete.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

In Spain’s Basque land, a treasure is found,

Burnt Basque cheesecake, flavors unbound,

With caramelized top, a texture so profound,

A dessert that knows no culinary bound.

A rustic charm, a creamy, luscious core,

With each forkful, you’ll keep wanting more,

A cheesecake like you’ve never had before,

Burnt Basque cheesecake, forever to adore.

Primavera Ala Pesto Pizza

On pizza’s canvas, colors vividly play,

Primavera ala pesto in a glorious array,

With basil’s aroma leading the way,

A pizza that brightens any day.

Tomatoes, veggies, and pesto’s green grace,

On a crust that’s golden, in this tasty space,

A fusion of flavors that will embrace,

Primavera ala pesto, a pizza to chase.

A sonnet is a poetic composition comprising 14 lines, typically composed in iambic pentameter, a metrical pattern consisting of ten syllables per line with alternating stressed and unstressed beats. Sonnets have long captivated poets due to their concise yet highly expressive nature, enabling them to explore themes such as love, beauty, time, and the intricacies of human emotions within the confines of a meticulously organized and melodious framework.